IAR4D training module 6

Forum for Agricultural Research in AfricaForum for Agricultural Research in Africa

Mose Tenywa,, ‘

Wole Fatunbi &Wale Adekunle

Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa

Training on IAR4D and the Innovation System Approach


Module 6

Scaling out the IP concept/ SSA CP story in Uganda

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Outline of presentationI. BackgroundII. Success stories UgaIII. Success stories RwaIV. ScalingV. ChallengesVI. Lessons & way

forwardVII. Acknowledgement

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Background FARA Sub-Saharan Challenge

Program conceived to address persistent failure of research, extension & development approaches to overcome problem of low productivity and profitability to deliver improved livelihoods

FARA launched a Validation study in Lake Kivu region and findings pointed to:

Low productivity and widespread land degradation,

Weak policy & Institutional environment, and

Weak markets environment.

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FARA SSA CP/LKPLS- Site in UgandaFARA SSA CP/LKPLS- Site in Uganda

IP DistrictValue chain

Original Current

Bubaare Kabale Sorghum Sorghum, Potato, Honey

Ntungamo Ntungamo Pineapple Banana, Livestock

Bufundi Kabale Potato-SWC

Potato, Honey

Chahi Kisoro Potato Potato, Maize, Climbing beans

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Process of IP formationProcess of IP formation


Bubaare IP Multipurpose Coop LtD • Important cereal grown both as a

food and cash crop;• Sorghum is traditionally processed into

a non-alcoholic drink beverage (Busheera) by farmers and small scale processors;

• Busheera is popular drink found in most kiosks in Urban centers

• However, it has had limited success in urban centers because of doubts in quality, hygiene, packaging and limited shelf life.

• The opportunity for niche market presented challenge of a standardized process, improved shelf-life, better packaging and branding have to be overcome to appeal to a wider market.


Busheera processing Research

• Traditional processing of Busheera has been handed down from generation to generation;

• Makerere University conducted research to understand the science behind traditional processing of Busheera;

• Research conducted to improve the process, preserve and package Busheera in order to increase its shelf life (Muyanja, 2000).


IAR4D in Bubaare Sorghum Value-IAR4D in Bubaare Sorghum Value-ChainChain

• Formation of IP (Farmers, Local govt, Private Sector, Research Institutions, NGOs)

• Problem identification– Declining soil fertility– Reduced size of farmholds– Decreased productivity– Poor and variable quality of produce– Lack of value addition– Limited market outlets

• Value addition and market identified as drivers and entry point– Bushera processing technology combined with branding (Mamera trade

mark)– Private company (HUNTEX Industries LtD) to offer a ready market for the

sorghum– Private company trained in the technology and allowed to use the Mamera

Brand.


Product Innovation: The Mamera brand of Busheera

• The Mamera brand developed based on the description of the Busheera – Participatory approach in developing

the brand– Taking into consideration the quality of

the product– Taking advantage of the Rukiga

language and terminology

• Mamera registered with the URSB and ownership vested in the people of the region


Benefits from sorghum value additionBenefits from sorghum value addition

Particulars

Price Ug.X

Busheera MameraWithout honey 500 1500With honey 1000 2000

1 kg Sorghum 3.5 liters of Busheera 1kg Sorghum Ug. X. 800/= 3.5 litres Busheera 1750 3.5 litres Mamera 5250

1 US $ = Ug. X 2600

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Progression of packaging improvement for Mamera brand of Busheera


Research for technology generation, exchange and utilization

• 1st set 2005 of 65 through Serere at national level reduced to 35 brought to Kazardi now to 3 varieties in final stages of release

• Participatory Development & Evaluation of best-bet technology options

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Agricultural Financing Innovations

• Lowering of low cost frontier by MFI (e.g. MECRECO in DRC) throug involving them as IP members and IAR4D reducing risks

• Formation of Self Help Groups (SHGs), SACCOs and community banks

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More people benefit from horizontal integration lowering of credit frontier


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Strengthening SHG& Community Banks Cont...


Farmer financial empowermentFarmer financial empowerment


Efficiency of extensionEfficiency of extension

• L3F model of content delivery (sms & audio)


Farmer’s e-Extension (L3F model)Farmer’s e-Extension (L3F model)• Farmer’s Experiences• Community Managed Website

http://l3farmers.mak.ac.ug/• Farmers upload own content


Ntungamo Organic Pineapple IPNtungamo Organic Pineapple IP

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Ntungamo Organic Pineapple IPNtungamo Organic Pineapple IP

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Success stories: Gataraga IPSuccess stories: Gataraga IP

Introduction of washed and new packaging of potatoes Introduction of washed and new packaging of potatoes doubled the price of potatoes from USD 0.2/kg to USD doubled the price of potatoes from USD 0.2/kg to USD 0.4/kg on average participating farmers made a profit of 0.4/kg on average participating farmers made a profit of USD 1,600 per season from potato productionUSD 1,600 per season from potato production


Success stories:Gataraga IP, ...Success stories:Gataraga IP, ...

A loan of 3.000.000 Frw in 2012 enabled her to meet market requirements, and giving credit to farmersshe acquired a three wheels motocycle used for potato collection

Mukankusi Josephine, the local potato trader supply supermarkets and restaurants in Kigali city.


- About 220 households supply milk/day to the MCC between 2250-2300 liters ( 60 of them supply 5 liters/day while 10 others supply 50 liters/day, the remaining supplying in between) - Milk producers get 140 RwF/liter instead of 100RwF/liter paid by middlemen.

Success Stories: Success Stories: Mudende IPMudende IP


Success stories: Mudende IP

Innocent with his first grade cow from which he now has 3 more cows. 2 are producing milk which he is delivering to the IP collection centre.

Equity village bank is housed by Mudende IP within their collection and cooling centre. This brings the bank close to the farmers in the area and Mudende IP earns a commission from the bank for the services they provide. This also cements the relationship between the IP and the bank making it easier for the IP and/or its members to access credit if need be.

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Multi-enterprise, multi product Multi-enterprise, multi product scalingscaling

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ScalingScalingScaling up: Institutionalization of IAR4D in 2010/11‐

2014/15 Development Strategy and Investment Plan (DSIP) of Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF);– NAADS and NARO implementing Agricultural Technology

and Agribusiness Advisory Services (ATAAS) designed to consolidate the accomplishments of the IFAD-cofinanced supervised by World Bank on behalf of IFAD. Targeting 12-14 farmers beyond initial NAADS 5M.

• Scaling out: Working through multi-partner agency and using ICT to reach out nationally and regionally

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Kashekuro Banana Innovation Platform (KABIP) carrying out a demoto a farmer on how to use garden tools

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Scaling up of IAR4D in Durba, Watsa, NE. DRC•Facilitated the Social Department of Kibali Gold Mine (KGM) in north eastern DRC to adopt the IAR4D concept to boost agricultural production.

•Five (5) Innovation Platforms have been established in form of cooperatives:

–Fish farming (40 fish ponds established), –Livestock (Goat, ducks ), –Maize and sorghum production (500 ha for maize and 200 ha for sorghum), –vegetable prodn (20 ha)

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Scaling up in NE. DRC.Market linkages•Fish: Local and international markets•Sorghum: breweries in the region•Maize: local and regional market•Vegetable: local market•Livestock: local market

Institutionalization of federation of cooperatives


CRP1.2 Humidtropics in Uganda CRP1.2 Humidtropics in Uganda Facilitated by Makerere University and Facilitated by Makerere University and

NARONAROUganda Action site launch 1st Aug.

2013-at Ridar Hotel, Seeta/Mukono

60 multistakeholders participated: research & University, CGIAR centres, Advanced research Instits, NGO's, Private sector, Farmer organizations and policy makers


ChallengesChallenges

• Limited participation of identified key partners-private sector;

• Limited capacity in IAR4D;• Difficulties in accessing quality inputs, credit and

extension information;• Limited access to value addition technologies;• Dependency syndrome;• Low or non-existent high end technological

entrepreneurs to take advantage of opportunities.


Challenges (Bufundi IP)Challenges (Bufundi IP)

The entry point of SWC challenged due to poor motivation- low market participation to tap low hanging fruits.

No immediate benefits to farmers


Challenges (Bufundi IP)Challenges (Bufundi IP)

Collective action in SWC for diverse crops passion fruit nursery (right), sorghum (below) & state of art research.

No immediate benefits to farmers


Challenges-Bufundi IPChallenges-Bufundi IP

Entry point of SWC with limited market participation

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Lessons learnt- IP formation is a process


Lessons Learnt, …Lessons Learnt, …

• IPs should harvest low hanging fruits;• IPs with stronger leadership are likely to be more

active• Each IP takes its own identity

• Government support is very crucial• Capacity building is necessary especially at the

initial stages on:– group formation and conflict management; participatory

monitoring and evaluation; later on savings and credit skills as well as business plans


Lessons Learnt, …Lessons Learnt, …IAR4D approach through IPs does the following:

– Empowers communities to negotiate and/or demand services, participation, ownership and sustainable change

– IPs maintain relevant, effective and efficient partnerships

– Enhances synergies between institutions within activities for effective delivery of targets

– For individual researchers-there is enormous learning and sharing

– Collective action by IPs at community level increases bargaining power, access to higher prices, credit, information, inputs that motivate smallholder farmers to increase crop productivity


AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

• FARA-SSACP/HT• Governments & Local governments in HT Action

Area• EU/IFAD• World Bank• Partners & Value chain actors

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